Category Archives: Crime Fiction

Not long ago, someone asked me to recommend a good comedy. This movie was one that came right to mind. When I told this person that Robert De Niro was hilarious in it, the response was one of complete disbelief. … Continue reading →

Continuing in the spirit of the season with more movies related (sometimes ever so loosely) to the holidays! Here are two more suggestions! The Thin Man (1934) Ah, The Thin Man! Nothing like a little crime and mystery for Christmas … Continue reading →

Die Hard (1988) Yes, this Bruce Willis extravaganza of explosions is considered a Christmas movie. Bruce plays John McClane, the lean, mean fighting version of Santa Claus, delivering justice to the occupants of an office building where Hans Gruber (played … Continue reading →

And now for the big finish to the most bizarre interesting B-grade film noir ever–Blonde Ice! My God, is Les a schmuck or what? And that last line … well, I laughed out loud. Literally LOLed! 🙂 And, for those of … Continue reading →

Hitchcock truly proved himself the Master of Suspense in this movie. The main character, a rich woman named Margot (played by the lovely Grace Kelly) is not-so-happily married to a retired tennis pro named Tony (played unctuously by Ray Milland). … Continue reading →

It is once again Saturday and time for the Saturday Matinee! Today we have Part Six of Too Late for Tears! Which I nearly mistyped as Too Late for Teats! OMG! 🙂 Well, anyway … here’s Part Six of the … Continue reading →

Happy Saturday! Once again, it’s time for the Saturday Matinee! And, in continuation of the previous shows, we have Part Five of Too Late for Tears! While I’m here, I’d like to ask for your support in my crowdfunding campaign! … Continue reading →